As a viola player, Lionel Tertis became one of my inspirations in
continuing my music career. He contributed in propagating viola as a
genuine solo instrument.
Lionel Tertis was an English Violist and also a great teacher to many musicians. He contributed much in the field of music, especially in viola repertoires. He wanted to make Viola as a solo instrument in different ensembles and orchestral excerpts which he successfully managed to do. Many performers and composers have extended his work, providing the viola with a solo performance of its own
.
At first, Lionel Tertis was originally a Violin and piano player. He managed to live independently at the age of thirteen. He played the piano to earn money and continue his musical training.
Tertis originally studied the violin in Leipzig and at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He became a violist when Alexander Mackenzie recommended him to become a viola player instead. At that time, viola players are minimal as compared to violin players. Oskar Nedbal's playing has inspired him to switch to Viola with the thought of establishing the viola rights as a solo instrument.
He thoroughly studied viola aiming to get its full potential in musical performance. To show that viola could sound good in higher notes, he transcribed Mendelssohn and Wieniawski violin concertos and played it on viola.
Tertis had garnered good reputation and was appointed Professor of Viola at the Royal Academy. As a professor, he encouraged his colleagues and students to compose for the viola to further expand its repertoire.
As for Tertis's playing, it is very powerful and very resonant to the ears. He has his own style of vibrato which became the trademark feature of his playing. You can feel in his playing a clear and direct projection where you can feel his emotions deeply.The energy of his playing is extraordinary, particularly in "Dvorak Slavonic Dance No. 8" which has a thrust feeling while listening to it.
Tertis arranged many pieces not originally for the viola. One of my favorites is his version of Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto, which provides a very smooth feeling.
Tertis also composed original works such as "Rêverie" for viola and piano and "Variations on a Passacaglia of Handel" for 2 violas. He was the author of a number of publications about viola playing and his own life like Cinderella No More and My Viola and I.
Tertis left many contributions to the music industry, particularly to the viola making him a brilliant violist and a good teacher for many.
Lionel Tertis was an English Violist and also a great teacher to many musicians. He contributed much in the field of music, especially in viola repertoires. He wanted to make Viola as a solo instrument in different ensembles and orchestral excerpts which he successfully managed to do. Many performers and composers have extended his work, providing the viola with a solo performance of its own
.
At first, Lionel Tertis was originally a Violin and piano player. He managed to live independently at the age of thirteen. He played the piano to earn money and continue his musical training.
Tertis originally studied the violin in Leipzig and at the Royal Academy of Music in London. He became a violist when Alexander Mackenzie recommended him to become a viola player instead. At that time, viola players are minimal as compared to violin players. Oskar Nedbal's playing has inspired him to switch to Viola with the thought of establishing the viola rights as a solo instrument.
He thoroughly studied viola aiming to get its full potential in musical performance. To show that viola could sound good in higher notes, he transcribed Mendelssohn and Wieniawski violin concertos and played it on viola.
Tertis had garnered good reputation and was appointed Professor of Viola at the Royal Academy. As a professor, he encouraged his colleagues and students to compose for the viola to further expand its repertoire.
As for Tertis's playing, it is very powerful and very resonant to the ears. He has his own style of vibrato which became the trademark feature of his playing. You can feel in his playing a clear and direct projection where you can feel his emotions deeply.The energy of his playing is extraordinary, particularly in "Dvorak Slavonic Dance No. 8" which has a thrust feeling while listening to it.
Tertis arranged many pieces not originally for the viola. One of my favorites is his version of Edward Elgar's Cello Concerto, which provides a very smooth feeling.
Tertis also composed original works such as "Rêverie" for viola and piano and "Variations on a Passacaglia of Handel" for 2 violas. He was the author of a number of publications about viola playing and his own life like Cinderella No More and My Viola and I.
Tertis left many contributions to the music industry, particularly to the viola making him a brilliant violist and a good teacher for many.
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